At Tokyo Game Show 2023, Microsoft introduced Octopath Traveler 2 is lastly coming to Xbox. Now, in a brand new interview, Microsoft has confirmed it has signed a cope with Square Enix to carry the role-playing recreation to Game Pass.
In an interview with Sarah Bond, Corporate Vice President at Xbox, revealed on Xbox Wire, Octopath Traveler 2 is talked about alongside Sega’s Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name as coming quickly to Xbox Game Pass.
Octopath Traveler 2 launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC through Steam in February this yr. IGN’s Octopath Traveler 2 assessment returned a 7/10. We referred to as it “a really satisfying JRPG sequel that feels just a little too secure and acquainted”.
Microsoft has labored to enhance relations with Square Enix after various the Japanese writer’s video games skipped Xbox. At Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest 2023, recreation director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) welcomed Xbox boss Phil Spencer onto the stage alongside Square Enix boss Takashi Kiryu to have fun the announcement that Final Fantasy 14 is lastly on its method to Xbox consoles after years of PlayStation console exclusivity. It appears seemingly extra bulletins for Square Enix video games on Xbox are to come back.
During the current FTC v. Microsoft trial it emerged that Xbox had severely thought-about shopping for Square Enix in 2019.
If you want a catchup, here is all the pieces introduced at Microsoft’s Tokyo Game Show 2023 Xbox broadcast.
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